I have always been a tidy, organised person. It’s just who I am. I feel happiest in a clean environment, yet when my health took a nosedive thanks to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, my ability to keep on top of the…
I have always been a tidy, organised person. It’s just who I am. I feel happiest in a clean environment, yet when my health took a nosedive thanks to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, my ability to keep on top of the…
Many of us have wondered if our thyroid condition can be cured, and whilst for most of us, we’re unfortunately stuck with it for life, there are some forms of thyroid disease that can come and go.
Mary Shomon is a well-recognised and well-respected thyroid patient advocate. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, she has been a health activist for over twenty-years. The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough is just one of several books by Mary. This one looks at…
TW: mental health, suicidal thoughts “You are going to carry your thyroid condition for the rest of your life, so you can either wallow in the weight of it or you can fight for your only life and make it…
Unfortunately, I hear from far too many thyroid patients who experience unhelpful doctors and hear unhelpful remarks. I’ve heard most of the below comments from medical professionals myself and know that a lot of my readers have, too. Of course,…
Many people around the world with thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s find that their social lives are affected.
Socialising when you have thyroid disease can be tricky. It can be draining, anxiety-inducing and overall just more difficult than it is for most people. A range of issues and concerns around social events arise for many thyroid patients. These…
I was listening to Jessie’s podcast, Chronically Healing, specifically the episode ‘Get Mad and Take Back Your Life’ which discussed Jessie’s experiences and frustrations surrounding her thyroid disease diagnosis and management and what made her realise she needed to take…
This World Thyroid Day post has been sponsored by Monitor My Health online blood tests. Every year, the 25th May is World Thyroid Day; an international event for raising awareness of what the thyroid gland is, what different thyroid conditions…
Many people around the world with thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are struggling at work. My work has been one of the most affected areas of my life since having thyroid issues. Brain fog has made it hard…